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No Love for Island Roads in East Cowes

Mal Butler Feb 28, 2025

The IW councillor for East Cowes has criticised Island Roads after he claimed ‘totally unacceptable and unnecessary work’ was done…

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Mountbatten inspires the Isle Dance winners

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Arreton Primary School’s interpretation of a young couple’s love story, which ends with the need for specialist care from Mountbatten…

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Ryde rescue team squash false rumours

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Ryde Inshore Rescue has hit back at false rumours that it is being taken over. A spokesman confirmed: “It has…

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Island Obituary – William Bailey

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

The former owner of The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, William Bailey, died on Tuesday after a short illness. William bought The…

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Former MP is now a parish councillor

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Former Island MP, Bob Seely, has become a Freshwater Parish Councillor. As previously reported, Mr Seely, 58, recently “expressed an…

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Questions about new ferry announcement

Carole Dennett Feb 28, 2025

Red Funnel claimed progress in its “partnership” with Belfast-based Artemis Technologies this week, giving hope of a greener future for…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for Isle of Wight West

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Some of you will be aware that I’m currently enrolled in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS). It’s been designed…

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Creating rock solid friendships at RS2

Tilly Walder Feb 28, 2025

The RS2 (formerly referred to as Rock Solid 2) drop-in youth club is a welcoming space for the Island’s young…

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1,300 Islanders answer MP’s survey on mayor

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

More than 1,300 Islanders have responded to East Wight MP Joe Robertson’s survey about a proposed mayor for the Hampshire…

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Wedding showcase at at East Afton attracts IW couples

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Wedding bells were on the minds of hundreds of couples, who attended the Wedding Showcase, at East Afton Farmhouse, on…

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LOOK BACK IN TIME: 23 February 1901

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

The following two letters to the editor were published in the Isle of Wight Observer on 23rd February 1901. With…

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Quizzers raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Community-minded pub locals have raised more than £1,000 for Prostate Cancer Research. Customers of The Stag Inn, on Cowes Road,…

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Do you have what it takes to be a whole-time firefighter?

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Hants & IW Fire & Rescue service is recruiting whole-time firefighters this week. For a 72-hour period, from 00.01am on…

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Take on the IW Ultra Challenge in 2025

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Are you ready to push yourself further while experiencing the stunning beauty of the Isle of Wight? The Isle of…

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Roar into adventure at Dino Fun Day in Sandown

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

Dino Fun Day is just around the corner, taking place on Sunday, between 10am and 4pm, at Dinosaur Isle in…

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There’s just Something About Mondays at the Bugle Inn

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

‘Something About Mondays’ is an Island Celtic-folk-pop-shanty band, who perform covers as well as their own original material. They are…

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